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BSNL Collaborates with L&T to Provide Exclusive 5G Network for Businesses

L&T Technology, a global engineering services company, has announced a partnership with the state-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). This partnership aims to drive and enable global enterprises in their private 5G network deployments. Both companies will co-innovate and jointly bring private 5G connectivity solutions to the market, accelerating digital transformation for enterprises.

Working of the partnership

According to the agreement framework, BSNL will provide the spectrum using both PLMN and isolated allotment, while L&T will handle the private network requirements by deploying necessary equipment, apps, servers, technology, and software. L&T will also integrate devices/sensors within the customer’s ecosystem.

This partnership marks L&T’s entry into the 5G private network space, with LTTS assuming the role of a master system integrator for customers, offering a range of technologies, equipment, and use case buildout. BSNL will serve as the official network provider.

Prospects of 5G in the coming years

According to a report by IDC, the global private 5G market is expected to exceed $8 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of 35.7% from 2022. In India, there is a growing need for enterprises to deploy Non-Public Networks (NPN) to benefit from faster connection speeds and lower latency. The adoption of Captive Non-Public Networks (CNPN) has also increased as enterprises focus on network modernization for enhanced security.

Enterprise 5G will unlock the full potential of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and the Internet of Things across various industries such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, and smart cities.

Statements from the companies

Amit Chadha, CEO and Managing Director of L&T Technology Services, said, “We believe in partnerships that expand technology usage across industries in the Industry 4.0 era. 5G-enabled Private Enterprise Networks are a major step towards transformation. We are excited to partner with BSNL to support the growth of sustainable and smart spaces through joint private networks and digitization.”

BSNL commented, “This strategic partnership with LTTS will allow us to support global organizations in their digital transformation endeavors. 5G is the next big enabler that can positively benefit millions of end-users. We expect rapid adoption of private networks across multiple use cases and major industries.”

 

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